1939 / dramatic comedy / Hungary / 79'’ / status : completed
Two young girls, Gyöngyi and Vica, make a daring escape from their humble village to seek a new life in the bustling streets of Budapest. Their unexpected encounter in the city sparks a chain of events that dramatically alter the course of their lives.
Restored in 2010 by Cineteca di Bologna/L’Immagine Ritrovata laboratory, in association with The Film Foundation’s World Cinema Project and Magyar Nemzeti Filmarchívum. Restoration funded by Armani, Cartier, Qatar Airways and Qatar Museum Authority.
Press
“This film’s strong proto-feminist stance ... proves its biggest draw.”
The Wall Street Journal